Famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker and developer Artoon present the highly anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive Blue Dragon. Featuring the character design of Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball Z and music by Nobuo Uematsu of Final Fantasy, Blue Dragon is an epic role-playing game that centers on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends. These unlikely heroes possess the power to control phantom shadows that mirror the actions of their masters, giving Shu and his comrades miraculous strength and magical powers. The warriors can create and develop their combat styles by utilizing different types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. Shu and his friends must use the shadows as weapons and wield their skills to save their world from impending doom. Encountering various people on a planet where numerous ancient ruins remain, the characters and their shadows travel through a world full of mysteries and illusions, where the slightest touch can cause reactions of unparalleled magnitude.

Features

Dazzling Character Design and Effects: Toriyama's unique influence is evident in the design of the game's anime style characters, as their actions are enhanced with next-gen blur effects. Additionally, the game's algorithmic animation system adds heightened realism to character and creature movements.

Famed Developer: Mistwalker is a creative company founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the original developer of Final Fantasy. Operated by a handful of experts, the direction of new Mistwalker is influenced by Sakaguchi's extensive industry experience. Artoon is a digital entertainment design, development, and production company with rich talent and experience. Centering on the design and development of original content, Artoon is mainly involved in the development of software through external cooperation, as well as the design and production of entertainment content in the mobile communication category.

Innovative RPG Gameplay Features: As their quest progresses, warriors can create original attack methods by utilizing several types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. You can choose to focus the hero on certain areas of expertise. Shadows level up and gain new abilities associated with the job they are currently doing. Once gained, abilities are not lost and remain available to use when needed.

Massive Scope and Engrossing Environments: Shu and his companions battle their way through an immense world filled with vividly illustrated remnants of ancient civilizations long forgotten.

Stunning Graphics: Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Blue Dragon engages you in a world and characters that are brought to life with vibrant colors and detail, from Shu's wild hair to his martial arts-style garb, conveying the beautiful simplicity and sense of adventure found in this truly next-generation RPG.

Features

Product Type

Software

Distribution Media/Method

DVD-ROM

Manufacturer Part Number

A7J-00005

Manufacturer

Microsoft Corporation

Product Name

Blue Dragon

Brand Name

Microsoft

Compatibility

Dolby 5.1 Surround

HDTV 720p

Platform Supported

Xbox 360

Features

Innovative RPG gameplay features:

As their quest progresses, warriors can create original attack methods by utilizing several types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. You can choose to focus the hero on certain areas of expertise. Shadows level up and gain new abilities associated with the job they are currently doing. Once gained, abilities are not lost and remain available to use when needed

Massive scope and engrossing environments:

Shu and his companions battle their way through an immense world filled with vividly illustrated remnants of ancient civilizations long forgotten

Stunning graphics:

Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Blue Dragon engages you in a world and characters that are brought to life with vibrant colors and detail, from Shu's wild hair to his martial arts-style garb, conveying the beautiful simplicity and sense of adventure found in this truly next-generation RPG

Dazzling character design and effects:

Toriyama's unique influence is evident in the design of the game's anime style characters, as their actions are enhanced with next-gen blur effects. Additionally, the game's algorithmic animation system adds heightened realism to character and creature movements

Famed developer:

Mistwalker is a creative company founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the original developer of Final Fantasy. Operated by a handful of experts, the direction of new Mistwalker is influenced by Sakaguchi's extensive industry experience. Artoon is a digital entertainment design, development, and production company with rich talent and experience. Centering on the design and development of original content, Artoon is mainly involved in the development of software through external cooperation, as well as the design and production of entertainment content in the mobile communication category

Software Name

Blue Dragon

Software Sub Type

Action/Adventure Game

Software Main Type

Game

ESRB Rating

T (Teen 13+)

Tech Specs

Product Type

Software

Manufacturer Part Number

A7J-00005

Manufacturer Website Address

www.microsoft.com

Manufacturer

Microsoft Corporation

Product Name

Blue Dragon

Brand Name

Microsoft

Additional Information

1 Player

Compatibility

Dolby 5.1 Surround

HDTV 720p

Platform Support

Xbox 360

Features

Innovative RPG gameplay features:

As their quest progresses, warriors can create original attack methods by utilizing several types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin, and Power Magic. You can choose to focus the hero on certain areas of expertise. Shadows level up and gain new abilities associated with the job they are currently doing. Once gained, abilities are not lost and remain available to use when needed

Massive scope and engrossing environments:

Shu and his companions battle their way through an immense world filled with vividly illustrated remnants of ancient civilizations long forgotten

Stunning graphics:

Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, Blue Dragon engages you in a world and characters that are brought to life with vibrant colors and detail, from Shu's wild hair to his martial arts-style garb, conveying the beautiful simplicity and sense of adventure found in this truly next-generation RPG

Dazzling character design and effects:

Toriyama's unique influence is evident in the design of the game's anime style characters, as their actions are enhanced with next-gen blur effects. Additionally, the game's algorithmic animation system adds heightened realism to character and creature movements

Famed developer:

Mistwalker is a creative company founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the original developer of Final Fantasy. Operated by a handful of experts, the direction of new Mistwalker is influenced by Sakaguchi's extensive industry experience. Artoon is a digital entertainment design, development, and production company with rich talent and experience. Centering on the design and development of original content, Artoon is mainly involved in the development of software through external cooperation, as well as the design and production of entertainment content in the mobile communication category

Software Name

Blue Dragon

Software Sub Type

Action/Adventure Game

Software Main Type

Game

ESRB Rating

T (Teen 13+)

Product Attributes

ESRB Rating:

T (Teen 13+)

Customer Reviews of Blue Dragon

Most Recent Reviews

Has more content for leveling up

4/24/2013

the story itself doesn't shatter any conventions by any means. if you've played Japanese RPGs before you know the idea. evil being trying to overthrow the world/ragtag group of young hero set out to stop him & meet new friends along the way. its just that, like the game play, the characters and their underlying stories are done so well.

Sleeper Hit

1/18/2013

I loved the leveling system. How you can use the best skills from all the classes. Reminded me of Final Fantasy Tactics! The only issue I had with it was that I took a wrong turn and fought some harder guys in the beginning of the game and then the rest of the game seemed too easy. I never had to use any of my items except for boss battles.